Governance

All Trust schools are accountable to Academies of Character and Excellence (ACE) Board of Trustees who have overall responsibility for effective and appropriate systems of control. All our schools have their own dedicated Local Advocate Board (LAB). 

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For further details Please click links below:

 

ACE Trust Board

​ACE Governance Structure

​Scheme of Delegation

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Our Local Advocate Board

Our Local Advocate Board (LAB) is a sub-committee of the ACE Strategic Board, consisting of dedicated volunteers elected or appointed by parents or the Trust Board to ensure we deliver outstanding outcomes for our pupils by:

 

• Scrutinising strategy at the local level

• Providing vital monitoring and reporting on Trust strategy

• Monitoring local stakeholder voice

• Acting as a source of challenge and support to the Headteacher

 

The board meets around four times per academic year as part of the Trust-wide portfolio monitoring cycle. You can learn more about the Local Advocates, their remit, and how they contribute to ACE governance by visiting the ACE website or reviewing the Scheme of Delegation.

 

Collaborative Governance for the Small Schools COG

Schools in the Small Schools Collaborative Organisational Group (SSC), including Ashill, Winsham, and Hatch Beauchamp, have formed a joint Local Advocate Board to work collaboratively. This approach has both strengthened and enhanced the close working relationship between the schools and their local communities.

 

Join our Local Advocate Board

We would be interested in hearing from you if you have time to dedicate to this rewarding role on behalf of our school. Please contact our Clerk to the Local Advocate Board, Alix Caddy alix.caddy@acexcellence.co.uk, in the first instance if you require more information.

 

Electronic or hard copies of minutes from the meetings of the Local Advocate Board are available upon request. Please contact the school office.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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